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Satellite project: Samarasinghe disputes PM's response, but statement that SL suffered no loss goes unchallenged
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe yesterday told Parliament that the Board of Investments (BOI) had given the wrong statistics to Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya over a satellite launch and revenue from SupremeSAT Ltd.
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August 09, 2025
The Island
Impact of President Trump’s New Tariff on Sri Lankan Exports A Preliminary Analysis
When President Donald Trump announced his new reciprocal tariffs in April, he identified a group of countries as “worst offenders” with unfair trade policies. And Sri Lanka was almost on the top of that list with 44% additional ad valorem duty, which would have had a devastating impact on Sri Lanka’s exports and the economy.
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August 09, 2025
The Island
Trump doubles tariffs on India to 50%: Delhi slams it as unfair, unjustified
Ramping up pressure ahead of the arrival in India of US trade negotiators on August 25, President Donald Trump Wednesday doubled the tariffs on India to 50 per cent. However, he opened a 21-day window before the additional tariff of 25 per cent kicks in.
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August 09, 2025
The Island
First Australian Governor General undertakes visit to Lanka
Australian Governor-General Samantha Joy Mostyn arrived in Colombo on Wednesday (6), marking the first official visit by an Australian Head of State to Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism announced.
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August 09, 2025
The Island
TISL welcomes constructive response of AG, govt.
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) yesterday welcomed the constructive response of the Attorney General and the government's move to address the concerns raised in its petition on the Companies (Amendment) Bill.
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August 09, 2025
The Island
Why are we born here? Buddhist explanation
The profound question of why we are born has inspired a myriad of religious theories throughout history.
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August 09, 2025
The Island
ICMA Australia hosts insightful session on bridging generational divide in the workplace
The Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA) of Australia hosted a thought-provoking evening themed ‘The Gen Z Equation: What Every Leader Needs to Know,’ designed to address one of today's most pressing workplace challenges of understanding and effectively managing generational differences.
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August 09, 2025
The Island
Police net ‘Walas Kata’ with Rs. 100 mn heroin stock
Thilina Sampath, alias Walas Kata, believed to be a key figure in the drug network operated by underworld leader Kehelbaddara Padme, was arrested by the Peliyagoda Crimes Division on Wednesday (6) with a consignment of heroin with a street value of over Rs. 100 million, Police said.
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August 09, 2025
The Island
Vijay Deverakonda’s ‘Kingdom’ to be screened in Lanka
Vijay Deverakonda’s action-packed entertainer ‘Kingdom’ that had a good opening in Telugu states, is now all set to make its way to the big screens in Sri Lanka, Times of India reported yesterday.
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August 09, 2025
The Island
SLT-MOBITEL renews unwavering devotion to sacred Sri Dalada Maligawa extending decade-long ICT partnership
Preserving Sri Lanka's cultural heritage and advancing digital transformation, SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT solutions provider, has extended its partnership with the Kandy Sri Dalada Maligawa, as the official ICT Service Provider for the 10th consecutive year.
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August 09, 2025
The Island
Operational excellence drives Teejay Group's Q1 profit growth despite industry challenges
The Teejay Group, South Asia's premier multinational textile manufacturer, reported a resilient performance for the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, demonstrating its operational strength and strategic agility in the face of continued global market headwinds.
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August 09, 2025
The Island
End of ex-Presidential perks; Trump continues political gymnastics
US President Donald Trump continues to play his tariff game much to the detriment of many countries, including Sri Lanka.
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August 09, 2025
The Island
Health Ministry to recruit 1,408 docs who have completed internship
The Health Ministry has called for applications to recruit 1,408 doctors as preliminary grade medical officers, a statement issued by Dr. H.M. Arjuna Thilakaratna, Deputy Director General (Medical Services) II, said on Wednesday (06).
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August 09, 2025
The Island
90 cops suspended over past 7 months for links with drug dealers
Ninety police officers had been suspended over the past seven months on allegations ranging from drug use to trafficking and maintaining links with drug racketeers, Police Media Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler said.
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August 09, 2025
The Island
Nuclear Showmanship
In the past, the spectre of nuclear confrontation was shrouded in cold calculation, guarded words, and painstaking diplomacy. Today, it can be triggered, at least rhetorically, by a social media post.
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August 09, 2025
The Island
ICJ's call for international probe into Chemmani mass grave: A reply
I write in response to the article of the above title that appeared in the Sunday Island on 3rd August 2025. The article appears to be a statement by the ICJ (International Committee of Jurists).
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August 09, 2025
The Island
Brydon Carse ruled out of The Hundred 2025
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been rested for The Hundred 2025 after consultation with the England medical staff.
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August 09, 2025
The Island
Two-tier model for Test cricket - ECB wary, CA 'open'
The ECB is not keen on a two-tiered World Test Championship (WTC) in which relegation could lead to England not being in the same division as Australia or India, thus potentially depriving them of their two most lucrative rivalries.
4 min |
August 09, 2025
The Island
Buffet without bloat
Few dining experiences are as tempting as a buffet. A seemingly endless spread of dishes from every corner of the globe, the freedom to pile your plate high with whatever you desire, and the seductive notion that you should get your money’s worth, all this makes buffets a battleground for willpower.
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August 09, 2025
The Island
Asking a donkey to do a dog’s homework - II
One is tempted to ask whether it is on purpose that president Anura Kumara Dissanayake has given the portfolio of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs to Hiniduma Sunil Senevi instead of to a more acceptable MP with the requisite qualifications for the job, chosen from his massive parliamentary majority.
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August 09, 2025
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Pathfinder Foundation appoints two distinguished Fellows
The Pathfinder Foundation has appointed two eminent individuals as Distinguished Fellows, who will assist the Foundation in fulfilling its task as an independent, nonpartisan, apolitical institution.
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August 09, 2025
The Island
India to explore Indian Ocean for critical minerals: Jitendra Singh
India aims to explore the Indian Ocean for critical minerals as it seeks to secure supplies essential for several industries, including clean energy, Live Mint has reported.
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August 09, 2025
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President’s College embarks on largest development initiative in its 47-year history
President’s College, Rajagiriya would embark on the largest development initiative in its 47-year history with the construction of a fully-fledged multipurpose sports complex and auditorium, Principal Bhagya Rupasinghe announced on Monday (04).
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August 09, 2025
The Island
Australia hopefuls eye Ashes auditions on India tour
Australia A announced a 14-member squad that will play two four-day matches in Lucknow and three ODIs in Kanpur next month.
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August 09, 2025
The Island
Maldives nets MVR 127K in vape fines as crackdown intensifies
The Maldives Police Service (MPS) has revealed that the total amount collected in fines for various vape-related offenses in July, amounts to MVR 127,000, Maldives media report said yesterday.
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August 09, 2025
The Island
Impact of US tariff issue on India beginning to tell on local bourse
The CSE kicked off in a positive manner at the outset yesterday but later indicated some sluggishness as investors were cautious over the impact on India of the US tariff issues. This is so because India is one of Sri Lanka's main trading partners, stock market analysts said.
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August 09, 2025
The Island
Afghanistan Cricket Board name preliminary squad for Asia Cup
An Afghanistan Cricket Board [ACB] official said on Tuesday that they are not losing their sleep over the form of star leg spinner Rashid Khan as they are confident he will make a comeback in the upcoming Asia Cup.
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August 09, 2025
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NPP Chairman of COPA steps down
NPP Hambantota District MP Aravinda Senarath has stepped down from his position as Chairman of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA), paving the way for the post to be assumed by a member of the Opposition.
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August 09, 2025
The Island
INSEE Cement and SLINTEC sign MoU to drive innovation and sustainability in the construction sector
INSEE Cement, Sri Lanka's number one cement company with flagship brands INSEE Sanstha and Mahaveli Marine Plus representing over 55 years of trust, in a strategic move, has partnered the Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC) the nation's premier research institution in advanced technologies, to launch a collaborative research program focused on driving innovation and sustainability in Sri Lanka's construction sector.
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August 09, 2025
The Island
GMOA threatens countrywide strike on Monday over drug shortage, etc.
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has warned that hospitals across the country are at risk of closing down due to an acute shortage of doctors, the Health Ministry’s failure to manage transfers and placements, and its inability to resolve the ongoing drug shortage.
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